Stairway Decodables Nonfiction Step 2

Before children go outside in cold weather, they may zip and snap their coats, clip on their gloves, and don their hats. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about winter clothing and how it keeps us warm. As readers practice decoding words with consonant blends, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.

Bulldozers dig dirt. Dump trucks carry loads of dirt in their beds. Other machines drill holes and carry logs. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about machines that help people build. As readers practice decoding words with r-blends, they gain practical knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.

Sled dogs work as a team to pull people across snow and ice. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about these hard-working animals. As readers practice decoding words with s-blends, they gain knowledge. Every “Stairway Decodables” nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.

Plants grow in all kinds of places. They need water and sunlight to get big. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about how to take care of plants and help them grow. As readers practice decoding words with L-blends, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.

Crabs pinch and grip with strong claws. People may catch and cook crabs to eat! Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning all about crabs and where they live. As readers practice decoding words with r-blends, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.

Snacks can be yummy, and they help kids grow! Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about different types of snacks, from sweet treats to nuts and milk that help kids stay strong. As readers practice decoding words with consonant blends, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.

Spotted animals are found all around the world. Some spots help animals hide by blending into their surroundings. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about the many kinds of animals that have spots. As readers practice decoding words with s-blends, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.

Some flags represent countries, states, or other groups of people. People also hang flags for parties and wave them to celebrate at parades. Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning about the many reasons people hang flags. As readers practice decoding words with L-blends, they gain nonfiction knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.